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Do YoU GrinD YoUr teetH? rEVISEd Bruxism is a habit of grinding or clenching the teeth. Clenching means you tightly hold your top and bottom teeth together. Grinding is when you slide your teeth back and forth over each other. Bruxism can happen in children and adults of any age. BESt SEllEr Tooth clenching and grinding can afflict children and adults of any age. This brochure gives patients a list of symptoms and causes of bruxism — including stress — while outlining various treatment approaches. Alerts patients that it might take a few tries to find the right treatment. Includes photos of bruxism and a night guard. Many people with bruxism wake themselves up during the night with a loud clenching or grinding sound. Sometimes the sound is so loud that other people can hear it. For other people, bruxism may be silent. People who suffer from bruxism may have one or more of these symptoms: • headache or earache • sore jaw • jaw clicking • frequent toothaches • sensitive teeth PERSONALIZE IT #DAB074 See page 85 • facial pain • worn or cracked teeth or fillings W164 4 panels How is bruxism treated? Treatment depends on each person's situation. Your dentist may recommend one or more treatments, such as the following: • stress reduction methods • a protective nightguard worn over the teeth while sleeping • medication for pain or muscle spasms • exercises to relax jaw muscles • fillings or other dental treatment to repair damaged teeth Your dentist may recommend that you wear a nightguard during sleep. Nightguards are custommade by your dentist from plastic or acrylic. The nightguard slips over the upper or lower teeth and prevents them from touching. It protects teeth and helps keep them from wearing down. Since bruxism has many causes, you may need to try a few different treatments to find out what works for you. You can help manage bruxism by paying attention to the symptoms, having regular dental visits and talking with your dentist. • tongue indentations 50 per pack • insomnia (trouble sleeping) What causes bruxism? QTY MEMBER 50 $25.00 $37.50 100 $45.00 $67.50 500 $189.00 $283.50 1,000 $305.00 The causes of bruxism are not known for certain. Stress, sleep disorders and an abnormal bite are some things that may play a role. RETAIL $457.50 Your dentist can diagnose bruxism by checking for unusual wear spots on your teeth and looking at any related symptoms. Regular dental checkups are important to find damage in the early stages. Your dentist can help you manage bruxism and the related symptoms, as well as repair your teeth if necessary and help prevent further damage. Teeth worn by bruxism Custom-made night guards protect teeth from wear. W164 Do YoU HAVe A CrACkeD tootH? How can you tell if a tooth is cracked? It can be hard for you to tell if a tooth is cracked. If you have pain, you may not be able to tell which tooth hurts or whether the pain is from an upper or a lower tooth. Cracks sometimes are invisible to the eye and may not show up on an x-ray. And sometimes you won't have any pain or sensitivity at all; your dentist will discover it during your exam. rEVISEd Demystify this condition with a succinct set of facts about cracked teeth. Denotes the signs of a cracked tooth and what causes it, from bruxism to accidents to large fillings. Explains why a crack can be painful and that the pulp may be affected. Lists possibilities for treatment, depending on the cause. Includes cracked tooth illustrations plus a NEW photo of a cracked tooth with large filling. If you are having symptoms, you can help your dentist find the cracked tooth by sharing some information: • the things that cause you tooth pain (such as heat, cold or foods that are sweet, sour or sticky) $26.00 $45.50 $192.00 $325.00 $487.50 Regular dental checku important, because th your dentist diagnose an problems at an early st A cracked tooth can become a bigger prob if left untreated. If you think you may hav cracked tooth, visit your dentist. SEE YOUR DENTIST A small crack in the tooth REGULARLY • uneven chewing pressure, especially if a nearby tooth is lost • loss of tooth structure through wear • loss of tooth structure due to large fillings or other restorations • exposure of tooth enamel to extreme hot and cold temperatures Crack widens when teeth bite down Cracks in a tooth with a large filling $288.00 1,000 • placing a crown (cap) on the tooth to protect it from further damage $68.25 500 • repairing the tooth with a filling mate • extracting the tooth if it is severely cracked and cannot be saved • grinding or clenching of teeth $39.00 100 Types of treatment include the following: • endodontic (root canal) treatment if pulp is involved • chewing on hard objects or foods such as pencils, ice, nuts or hard candy RETAIL 50 The pulp also can be affected as a result of the crack. If this happens, endodontic (root canal) treatment may be needed to save the tooth. A tooth may crack for many reasons, such as the following: 50 per pack MEMBER Treatment depends on the size, location an of the crack, as well as your symptoms. Yo will talk with you about the treatment th for your tooth. It is possible that your d recommend no treatment at all, since tiny c common and usually do not cause problem Why does a tooth crack? PERSONALIZE IT #DAB073 See page 84 QTY How is a cracked tooth trea Sometimes, a crack in the enamel travels through to the nerve pulp. This type of cracked tooth may hurt when you bite down or when you stop biting. The crack may be too small to see, but when it opens, the pulp inside the tooth may become irritated. The pulp is soft tissue inside the center of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood vessels. If the crack extends into the pulp, the tooth may become sensitive to extreme heat and cold. • the area of the pain • an accident, such as a blow to the mouth W131 6 panels Why does a cracked tooth hurt? W131 temPoromAnDiBUlAr DiSorDerS (tmD) Our brochure lists the causes, signs and symptoms of TMDs and describes the complex structure of the TMJ, with anatomical illustrations. It explains that TMDs are managed rather than cured and gives an idea of the approaches the dentist may recommend. PERSONALIZE IT #DAB075 See page 85 W193 6 panels 50 per pack QTY MEMBER RETAIL 50 $26.00 $39.00 100 $45.50 $68.25 500 $192.00 $288.00 1,000 $325.00 $487.50 o r D e r o n li n e: a dac ata lo g .o rg ADA_Catalog_PRINT_9.5.indb 59 W193 59 9/9/13 12:27 PM